No Trash Means No Ants

It is very necessary to see that the kitchen counter or the dining table is not full of crumbs, which in turn would only attract ants. So clean up after every meal or meal preparation and keep those tables and counter tops clean. See that the trash counters where you do dispose of your scraps are as far from the house as possible. If you have to keep some food items on the kitchen counter or dining table see that they are stored in airtight containers or tightly wrapped in film or other material, which does not allow any ingress to ants. Perishable food needs to go into the refrigerator, especially in summers, when fruits and vegetables may tend to spoil. Ants need water as well as food. Deny them this by always having your floors and all flat areas clear of any pools or water. One place that seems to get neglected by default is the space around any house plants, where water may have spilled over during the watering process.